Global healthcare benefit costs are expected to continue their upward trajectory, with a projected increase of 10.4% in 2025, mirroring this year’s rate, according to WTW’s 2025 Global Medical Trends Survey. The survey, which gathered insights from 348 health insurers across 75 countries, highlights significant regional disparities. In North America, medical costs are expected to rise from 8.1% in 2024 to 8.7% in
WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions leader, underscores the pressing need for employers to address these escalating costs strategically. Linda Pham, WTW’s global health and risk leader, emphasized the importance of balancing budget expectations with data-driven health outcomes. Employers are encouraged to explore cost-mitigation measures such as leveraging digital health solutions, evaluating vendors, and optimizing private healthcare coverage sourcing. Conducted between June and August 2024, the survey reflects WTW’s commitment to providing insight-led strategies that enhance resilience and sustainable success for organizations worldwide.
